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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,696, 402,540.78 and 157,560

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,696, 402,540.78 and 157,560 is: 217,432.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,696 : 402,540.78 = 157,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,696/402,540.78 = 157,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,696x = 402,540.78 × 157,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,696x = 63,424,325,296.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,424,325,296.80/291,696
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,432.96

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